Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Robinhood

Menlo Park, CA, US
Base: $196,000 - $230,000 usd (zone 1); bonus/equi...
On-site
5+ years professional software development experience
3+ years building low-latency distributed systems
Experience designing highly concurrent systems
The mission is to democratize finance for all by building systems that support the largest transfer of wealth in human history

Job Summary

  • The mission is to democratize finance for all by building systems that support the largest transfer of wealth in human history.
  • Engineers will design and build large-scale distributed systems that support real-time trading, balances, and platform capabilities.
  • The role offers performance-driven compensation with multipliers, equity ownership, and best-in-class benefits including 100% paid health insurance.

Matching Summary

The mission is to democratize finance for all by building systems that support the largest transfer of wealth in human history.

Salary

Base: $196,000 - $230,000 USD (Zone 1); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonus opportunities + equity; Benefits: 100% paid health insurance, 401(k) matching, lifestyle wallet

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years professional software development experience
  • 3+ years building low-latency distributed systems
  • Experience designing highly concurrent systems
  • Strong ownership of large technical projects

Nice-to-have

  • Bold thinkers and sharp problem-solvers
  • Ability to break down complex problems
  • Contribution to architectural decisions
  • High-performing team culture fit

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience
  • 3+ years of experience with low-latency distributed systems
  • In-person attendance required at least 3 days per week

Work Rights

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